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Things You HAVE To Get For High Tea
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items I would like to consider spring, prime time for tea time! If you are planning a tea party are looking to start hosting a high tea time, here are some of the best quality items I have found to go for any tea time aesthetic. I worked hard on this list ...
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Dishes
Teacup Sets
Cake Stands
Kettles
Tea Service
Decor
Dishes
These would be perfect for a garden themed high tea ! Perfect for the spring
Vintage Salad Plates
I actually really love the idea of the dish ware not matching but still going together aesthetically !
Mismatched Vintage China Plates
To me these give me Victorian Era vibes! It looks so elegant and romantic, almost gothic too ! These are going to be perfect if you are going for a darker aesthetic
RS Germany Floral Hand Painted Porcelain Dessert / Bread Butter Plates
The crystal base is what makes this piece for sure. I recommend getting a couple of these
UPCYCLED Tier/Stand, Small Vintage Floral Pedestal Bowl Tier with Heavy Cut Crystal Base
These would go well with that pink cake stand with the flowers in it, or even the one with the heart bowl.
Vintage 1940-60s Holiday Pink Glass Dishes by Jeannette, Button & Bow Textured Design, Collectable USA Made Colorful Tableware
I ADORE these plates ! They are so elegant and classy! Perfect for a bridal tea party, or maybe an all white dressed theme
Vintage Glassware Bread Plates Set of 4 American Sweetheart Monax Plates
Here is another great set to consider. They have a more reasonable price tag to these as well
4 Mismatched Dessert/Berry/Fruit Bowls/Vintage Fine China with Floral Patterns
If you are a fan of the fully decorated plates, here is a great option I found. There are claims of the plate being unbreakable. Slightly influenced to get them myself and see if they actually break or not lol
Blush Botanica Tea – Romantic Floral Dinner Plate, Unbreakable
These dishes are way too gorgeous to not share with you! I love everything about these
Vintage Floral Dessert Plates Set of 6
These plates make me think of Versailles in the best of ways. I think it is pretty reasonable price for a set of 2. I also think it is worth looking into them
Set Of 2 BREAD & BUTTER PLATES
Teacup Sets
This teapot set is absolutely divine !! I want this for myself immediately !
20 Pc Baby Pink Tea Set , 3 oz Cups tea pot 6 Cups 6 Saucers 6 Spoons Rack Tea party Reveal
I just love the rose shaped cups! How cute are they. They come with a stirring spoon and saucer plate per each cup, and the price on these are pretty reasonable right now
Handmade Rose Teacup and Saucer Set, Butterfly Spoon Set
These tea cups are absolutely stunning. It is only about $30 for a set of 4 it looks like friends. Snag them up before they are all gone
Pulchritudie Fine Bone China Teaware Collection
From my understanding you can pick a set of four from their mismatched tea cup and saucer collection. They are all so beautifully made
Mismatched Vintage Tea Cups and Saucers X4, Mad Hatter Tea Party, Shabby Chic China Cups.
This tea cup set is sooo elegant ! I want these for myself so badly
Exquisite Ceramic Tea Set, Light Luxury English Afternoon Tea Set
This item does seem to be sold as a cup and saucer set individually. It is considered to be a more rare find though, hence the price. To me I still think it may be worth ordering a few. These are gorgeous
Vintage Royal Halsey Pink Snack Set, Mid Century Teacup & Plate, Retro Tea Party
They look a bit more basic but I absolutely adore the red and white ! They are at such a great price right now too
Vintage English Ironstone Red and White Dessert, Tea Cup & Saucer, Sugar and Creamer Set
You'll have to think of these as an investment ! Soooo Stunning. That gold trim is everything. They only have a limited amount left too guys.. cough cough
Chelsea Golden Rose Afternoon Tea Set 15 pieces bone china vintage
I love this set and how it gives a broken glass feel. If you have seen the Snow White Movie where Charlize Theron plays the Queen, this reminds me of her aesthetic
Gold Trim Grey Marble Tea Set: Teapot, 3oz Cups, Saucers, Spoons, Rack
Apparently these specifically are made in England and are very rare ! I am obsessed with the burgundy edges and think this would be a tea set worth getting
Paragon "Rockingham" Tea Cup Set
Cake Stands
I just love how rich the gold is especially with the pink and peach flowers on the edges !
Royal Albert” Old Country Rose “ three tiered cake stand
This Cake Stand looks to be made with quality. I love the blue edges and would look great with a more baby blue theme
London Boutique 3 Tiered Cake Stands
I am actually really fond of a wood based cake stand. It may not be ideal but decorate it with some roses and vines with leave and you can make one of the most beautiful displays
Adjustable Afternoon Tea Display Stand
I have actually never seen a cake stand where there is a bowl up top. I think the bowl would be perfect for putting some type of chocolates, or candies
Pioneer Woman Sweet Rose Cake Stand: Three Tiered Floral Tea Service
I feel like a three tier cake stand would be more ideal for tea parties however, this 2 tier cake stand is too cute not to put on this list
Lady Sylvia by Queen Anne, Vintage Cake Stand
This is by far one of the coolest cake stands I have ever seen. It is a rare piece so it is a bit pricey however, I feel it is so worth it ! It is hand made and has real flowers in the center
Pink Floral Resin Tiered Tray with Real Flowers
My favorite part of this whole thing is the bright pink and birdie on the center plate. For those who want to do the bright pink feel, this is for you
3 tiered Cake Stand with Pink Detailing
I just enjoy this way too much ! This would be perfect for a Mother's Day party (which is coming up), or Even Valentines Day !
Pink Three-Tier Cake Stand
It is hard to come by darker detailed cake stands, and I really think this would be a great candidate if you are trying to pull a darker colored theme
Vintage China Tiered Cake Stand, Tea Party Cupcake Tray, Macaroon Server
I literally have no words. I am in awe of this cake stand! Immediately in my cart.
3 Tier Resin Serving Stand with Pressed Flowers
Kettles
I am a HUGE fan of the wooden handle, and just look at the design on there ! Such an amazing find
MacKenzie-Childs Green Blue Flower Market Teapot Kettle Large Enamel Metal
I love a good glass kettle. The cool thing about this is that you can brew fresh tea in its strainer, and no need to keep going to the stove to warm it because it comes with a little fireplace unit
Electric ceramic stove tea maker | Glass teapot | Fireplace kettle
This tea kettle is a definite need for entertaining. I could look at this all day
Teabloom Cherry Blossom Teapot & Flowering Tea Gift Set
I have heard really good things about turkish copperware and think this would be such a great investment
Blue Engraved Copper Tea Kettle | Handmade 1.3L Teapot with Wooden Handle | Turkish Copperware
I am putting this strictly because I feel like this would go great with the pink enamel cake stand
High-temperature resistant glass kettle
She is beauty, she is grace ! She does not come with the teacups but that is ok cause they don't seem to be too much more of a price to add on
Gold Floral Teapot Pink Roses Porcelain Teacups Sold Separately Cottagecore
Such a great quality kettle with some really good ratings. It may or may not be 50% off right now friends
Floral Tea Kettle, Vintage Stovetop Enamel Teapot, Cottagecore Farmhouse Decor
I love the detail on this one and the handle part. When it is shaped like that it helps significantly with pouring
Vintage Royal Albert Old Country Roses Enamel Teapot | Brass Handle Cottagecore Kettle
I have never seen a tea kettle shaped like this before! How cool ! It has a bit of whimsy to it with a high amount of elegance
Vintage Blue and White Teapot
I wanted to put this as an option just in the case you guys liked the blue and white design on the last tea kettle but did not like the shaping. This is another really great option and may be used for a more traditional tea time
Vintage White and Blue Floral Porcelain Teapot
Tea Service
This tea kettle set is top tier ! Just look at it ! It has a serving pot for sugar, creamer, or for whatever you would like to add to your tea
Vintage Hammersley Queen Anne Floral Tea Set
I have not seen something so intricate like this! The peach is beautiful with the gold detailing.
Vintage Edwardian Floral Ceramic Dishes, Set of 2
The Victorian era people on the bowls are what really makes this piece! I'm in love with it
Vintage Lusterware Sugar and Creamer Set in Victorian Design, Lidded Sugar Bowl with Creamer Set, Afternoon High Tea Condiment Bowls
This is an extremely whimsical tea set, and I hope you can see the vision like I can with this
Green And Pink Heavily Distressed Metal Tea Set With Tray/Decoupage Pink Flowers/ Shabby Chic Cottage
I really enjoy the idea of a tea caddy ! I can see all of you're different tea bags going in there or even scones would be a great option
St. George Fine Bone China Berries Scone Basket Tea Caddy with Creamer & Sugar
For me... the gold trimming is gonna do it every time
Vintage Royal Albert Creamer and Sugar Bowl Haworth Pattern
It is really hard to find things for tea time that have a darker aesthetic and still be romantic looking. I have found this beautiful creamer and sugar bowl set perfect for those who want a darker feel
Vintage Cobalt Blue Sugar Bowl and Creamer Set, Blue and Gold Tea Set, Porcelain Sugar and Creamer Set, Czech Porcelain
These would be perfect to go with the two blue and white kettles I have listed ! They are so beautiful
Vintage Blue Transferware Creamer and Sugar Bowl Set, Plant Tuscan China England, English Cottage Tableware, Farmhouse Tea Set
I think these would be a perfect addition to the set that reminded me of Versailles. It has such a beautiful baby powder blue to it.
Antique Blue Floral Creamer Sugar Tray Set | Bavaria Hand Painted Porcelain Thomas China | Gilt Cottage Tea Set
What I like the most about these is how it is hand painted. I also love how they have been structured. Truly stunning work
Antique Nippon Sugar & Creamer Set, Handpainted with Roses and Gold Moriage
Decor
A nice floral table runner could really pull tea time together. This would be used for longer rectangular tables
Romantic Floral Embroidered Tulle Table Runner – Soft Blush & Blue Pink Blue Wedding table decor
Something basic in design like this will ensure that your tea sets and everything else on top of the table is the star of the show and give things a balance
French Vintage Lace Tablecloth, Sheer Floral Embroidery, Cottagecore Dining Decor
If you are not worried about balance and think bold is better, I think this would go good with a nice tea set similar to this aesthetic
French Provence 70 inch round polyester tablecloth (blue and yellow with lemons )
This tablecloth or something with a similar design is going to be perfect for those who are tying to pull of a darker themed tea time
Jumbo Jacquard Black Liquid Repellent Stain Resistant Tablecloth 160X220 Cm
I am a sucker for lace ! I also think that this would go with any aesthetic you may be trying to do!
White Lace Square Tablecloth: Floral Embroidered Ruffled Edge Polyester Table Wear
Of course these would go perfect with any of the blue and white design sets I put.
Blue White Ceramic Chinoiserie Vase Set, Vintage Floral Porcelain Home Decor
This flower vase is absolutely stunning ! I think this would go perfectly for the darker aesthetic girlies
Silk Flower Arrangement Vase Set: European Style Ceramic Amphora
The great thing about these is that it is a set! They do seem smaller but if you have multiple tables then these would be a great option.
Set of 6 Dusty Rose Glass Bud Vases | Vintage Embossed Centerpieces
I LOOOOVE. I really feel that this is gonna go great with any whimsical themes being planned
Fairy Art Nouveau Style Green Decorative Vase- Fantasy Home Decor
The butterflies all over the vase is too cutesy ! They are on a really good discount right now as well
Butterfly Glass Flower Vase, Spring Home Decor